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War Hero

In need of a thermal base layer as it's once again starting to get chilly so I'm looking for some recommendations. Needs to be relatively cheap but at the same time effective, for use in Brecon etc. Budget of £25 (at most) per shirt as I'll be looking to buy two.

LE

Aclima - Norsk klimaundertøy
Maybe a little out of your budget, but you if you buy cheap then you buy twice.
Used one of these for the last couple of years here in Norway. Mainly for alpin skiing. Also for other strenuous activities.
Also good for fetish clubs, but thats for a different thread.
SK

Old-Salt

I'd recommend getting something made out of Merino wool - it may well stretch the budget... but they are toasty and do a great job of not getting smelly, meaning you can wear them for longer, which in turn means you don't need as many.

ADC

I'd recommend getting something made out of Merino wool - it may well stretch the budget... but they are toasty and do a great job of not getting smelly, meaning you can wear them for longer, which in turn means you don't need as many.

There was a thread on ARRSE not too long ago detailing Aldi selling Merino tops and long johns at crazy prices ... I only managed to get a pair of lj's and they are excellent ... well for hillwalking . Certainly worth looking at their website ... nothing to be lost .

Old-Salt

In need of a thermal base layer as it's once again starting to get chilly so I'm looking for some recommendations. Needs to be relatively cheap but at the same time effective, for use in Brecon etc. Budget of £25 (at most) per shirt as I'll be looking to buy two.

LE

I'd recommend getting something made out of Merino wool - it may well stretch the budget... but they are toasty and do a great job of not getting smelly, meaning you can wear them for longer, which in turn means you don't need as many.

+1 on that. Icebreaker etc. Any smartwool product can be machine washed, doesn't hold any odors, doesn't melt on you in a fire, feels better on your skin that HH etc and remains useable lots longer than synthetics. Also natural so your carbon footprint is less